A pair of exotic looking Fatsias

This pair of exotic-looking Fatsias will delight enthusiasts of exotic gardens or jungle-inspired landscapes, especially in cool climates. These giant perennial plants, called Japanese Fatsia, slowly reach 2m in all directions. They have sculptural vegetation and large (15 to 30 cm wide), shiny, palmate leaves, reminiscent of tropical forests. These two varieties are grown primarily for their extraordinary foliage but also offer a creamy white flowering, attractive to bees, and then small berries sought after by birds in winter. They can be planted in large separate pots to decorate the terrace or used to create a large bed. These plants immediately create an atmosphere of lush and exotic undergrowth, while enhancing shady areas.

It consists of:

1 Fatsia japonica: leaves of a uniform, dark, shiny green.

1 Fatsia japonica 'Spider's Web': variegated leaves splashed with small creamy white spots on a dark green background.

Hardy down to -12/-15°C, once well established, Fatsia japonica is a plant for light and moist undergrowth that thrives in semi-shaded positions, in humus-bearing, rich, acidic soil that does not dry out too much in summer. Its foliage can be damaged by snow and winter winds. It thrives in very sheltered locations, protected from cold and dry winds, which will greatly improve its hardiness. Plant it in a slightly shaded location, respecting a distance of 1m between each plant. To create an exotic bed, you can plant lower plants in front of this pair of Fatsias, chosen for their luxuriant foliage like rodgersias or giant hostas. To create a beautiful background, opt for a Chinese windmill palm, a non-running bamboo, Fargesia 'Asian Wonder', or a Chilean rhubarb.

You can also grow these Fatsias in large-volume containers (40 litres). They will need to be regularly watered from spring to autumn and will appreciate the addition of fertiliser for green plants.